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Santa Cruz waterfront properties offer buyers the ultimate beachside paradise. Whether you choose a mid-range beach bungalow or a sprawling luxury estate, you'll be able to enjoy the year round sunshine, mild climate and world class surfing right at your own doorstep. This area has served as the beach destination of choice for northern and central California residents for generations. Read more about Santa Cruz waterfront homes for sale.

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Santa Cruz Waterfront Home Statistics

Average Price $3.1M
Lowest Price $868K
Highest Price $8.5M
Total Listings 13
Avg. Price/SQFT $1.5K

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1703 E Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

$8,500,000

1703 E Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

9 Beds 5 Baths 4,754 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81958297

KW Bay Area Estates 408-802-3540MLSListings Inc Logo

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22834 E Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

$7,399,000

22834 E Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

5 Beds 4 Baths 3,234 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81982934

Coldwell Banker Realty 831-888-6768MLSListings Inc Logo

169 Alta Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$4,190,000

169 Alta Ave, SANTA CRUZ

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,126 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81973325

Bailey Properties 831-901-2857MLSListings Inc Logo

118 1st St, SANTA CRUZ

$3,199,000

118 1st St, SANTA CRUZ

9 Beds 10 Baths 2,813 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81970433

Coldwell Banker Realty 650-704-1865MLSListings Inc Logo

166 Harbor Beach Ct, SANTA CRUZ

$2,695,000

↓ $100,000

166 Harbor Beach Ct, SANTA CRUZ

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,340 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81968265

eXp Realty of California Inc 831-334-8836MLSListings Inc Logo

22122 E Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

$2,249,000

↓ $246,000

22122 E Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,559 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81971870

OASIS PROPERTIES 831-588-8558MLSListings Inc Logo

21130 E Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

$2,195,000

↓ $100,000

21130 E Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,850 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81973401

Sotheby's International Realty 831-566-2263MLSListings Inc Logo

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208 Brook Ave, Santa Cruz

$2,169,888

208 Brook Ave, Santa Cruz

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,382 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81983354

eXp Realty of California Inc 831-419-4841MLSListings Inc Logo

616 Seabright Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$1,788,000

616 Seabright Ave, SANTA CRUZ

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,576 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81979574

Sotheby's International Realty 408-828-0072MLSListings Inc Logo

106 Doane St, SANTA CRUZ

$1,700,000

106 Doane St, SANTA CRUZ

2 Beds 1 Bath 850 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81981797

Coldwell Banker Realty 408-605-0428MLSListings Inc Logo

201 John St, Santa Cruz

$1,499,000

201 John St, Santa Cruz

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,093 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81981468

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 831-234-1092MLSListings Inc Logo

222 2nd Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$1,499,000

↓ $76,000

222 2nd Ave, SANTA CRUZ

1 Bed 1 Bath 715 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81971454

Schooner Realty 831-239-4646MLSListings Inc Logo



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Discover Santa Cruz Waterfront Homes For Sale

There is a great selection of waterfront homes for sale in the Santa Cruz area that serve ideal as rental properties, vacation or stay-cation homes. Nowhere else will you find the same combination of natural beauty, endless beaches, and world class food and wine. Wake up every morning to a sprawling oceanfront view, with panoramas of the ocean reaching out as far as the eye can see. Enjoy beach living at it's finest in your choice of character bungalow or well-appointed luxury home. Regardless, the surf and sand are close at hand in one of these waterfront homes!


Learn more about the different beach communities to help narrow down your search for the perfect, beachfront home!

Main Beach

When the term California beaches comes to mind, an images of the Boardwalk Amusement Park, just off of Main Beach, probably arises. This is an iconic area that is popular with tourists, locals, and athletes alike and has been drawing people to Santa Cruz for over a hundred years.

Pleasure Point Beach

Pleasure Point Beach is a renowned surf location on the northern shores of Monterey Bay. Pleasure Point real estate ranges from smaller beachside homes to large modern luxury mansions. All residents of Pleasure Point Beach enjoy the luxury of being steps away from the surf.

Capitola Beach

Capitola Beach is one of California's prettiest city beaches. It has lovely views of the Monterey Bay, sailboats moored offshore, and an iconic string of colorfully-painted cottages and shops along the water to add a festive touch. The draw of this neighborhood is the proximity to boutiques and high end restaurants.

La Selva Beach

These homes have amazing views that feel like you can see forever. Sunset State Beach is just around the corner and is a beautiful expanse of sea and sand. Spend the afternoon making sandcastles or take part in some of the unique sports such as surf fishing. Watch the sunset atop the wooden stairs or camp on the beach. When you live in a Santa Cruz waterfront home, taking advantage of being so close to the beach is a must! Enjoy fishing, surfing or boogie boarding right at your door. Some of the most stunning ocean views and most luxurious mansions are located right in La Selva Beach.


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